Published on Saturday, September 2, 2017 By GGTheMachine In Ashes Dev Journals

Juggernaut Unit Profiles

While Juggernauts are late game killing machines, we want them to maintain strengths and weaknesses so they aren't unstoppable and that investing in specific Juggernauts is a deliberate strategic consideration. Here's some info about the new Juggernauts and how they will fit in with our existing ones. Substrate Nest of the Queen

Effectiveness:

Frigates & Cruisers - High

Dreadnoughts - Medium

Juggernauts - Low

Air - High

The Nest of the Queen is the weakest in a direct fight, but it has rapid sustainability with the Shield Regenerator and Repair drones which can support itself or friendly units. Since the Drone & Air changes in 2.4, the Queen is quite powerful against air units.

PHC Leonidas

Effectiveness:

Frigates & Cruisers - Low

Dreadnoughts - High

Juggernauts - Very High

Air - Low

The PHC Leonidas is able to easily duel any other Juggernaut, but it can be overwhelmed by large groups of land or air units. Field the Leonidas to counter enemy Juggernauts.

Substrate Eye of Darkness

Effectiveness:

Frigates & Cruisers - High

Dreadnoughts - Very High

Juggernauts - Medium

Air - None

The Eye of Darkness is effective against all ground targets due to full armor-piercing and high area of effect, however, it's the only Juggernaut which lacks anti-air defense, so it needs to be protected against air threats. The Eye can not stand toe-to-toe with the PHC Leonidas, so Substrate players will have to rely on Eradicators or Air Harbingers against it.

PHC Agamemnon

Effectiveness:

Frigates & Cruisers - Very High

Dreadnoughts - Medium

Juggernauts - Low

Air - Medium

The Agamemnon annihilates low tier units and buildings with its area of effect missiles and rapid firing laser batteries. Its triple barrelled auto cannons also boast an improved anti-air defense over the Leonidas and other Dreadnoughts. However, the Agamemnon's lack of armor-piercing leaves it vulnerable to multiple dreadnoughts or other Juggernauts, with the exception of the Queen due to the area damage against its frigates.